"...Of all the distinguished men of Evansville, none rank above Hon. JohnWatsonFoster, son of Matthew Watson Foster, in learning, singleness of purpose are shown by his ceaseless pursuit of knowledge..."

Indiana University: Its History From 1820, When Founded, To 1890 (1890)

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"... of Fort Donelson, and to Colonel of in 1885. On his return to Washington he resumed the JohnWatsonFoster, horn in Pike County, Indiana, 1836. Indiana. Educated at Indiana Asbury Greencastle, Chairman..."